Explore Mont-Saint-Michel’s Gothic splendor on a private tour from Caen. Enjoy local delicacies and a scenic journey. Book your unforgettable adventure now.
- Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel - I will meet you at 9 AM at your place in Caen or Bayeux and drive you all the way to the Marvel.
On the way to Mt St-Michel (or on the way back according to the weather) we’ll see the beauty of the Emerald Coast and I will tell you all the history of the Mont, its well kept secrets and forbidden stories.
At around 10AM we will arrive there and start our tour.
The tour will lead us to visit and explore the Abbey, the Church, the Monastery.
You will learn about the pilgrims and the history of France throughout the centuries.
After a complete tour of the Mont you’ll enjoy the world famous omelette of the Mere Poulard.
After the Mont St Michel, I will drive you to Avranches to see the ancient manuscripts made by the monks from Medieval Times to the French Revolution.
There I will also show you the relic of Aubert, the founder of the Mont 1300 years ago.
Then let’s go to Villedieu Les Poeles see how church bells are made in a unique factory keeping this medieval tradition.
Back by 6-7PM
- La Chapelle-Saint-Aubert - See the oldest building of the Mont St Michel at low tide, the Aubert chapel built around 711CE
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Scriptorial d’Avranches, musee des manuscrits du Mont Saint-Michel - Learn about the medieval manuscripts of the Mont St Michel.
These books displayed are over 1000 years old.
Learn about how the monks worked at the Mont St Michel Abbey. -
Cornille Havard - Fondeur de Cloches - Learn about church bell making, a tradition passing generation from generation for centuries.
You’ll learn everything about how church bells are made, and if you’re lucky you’ll even see one being casted.
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Professional art historian guide
- Local taxes
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Train tickets
- Lunch
Embark on a 10-hour day tour to one of France’s most breathtaking sights, Mont-Saint-Michel. Acknowledged as a UNESO World Heritage Site, it attracts millions of travelers annually with its coastal, Gothic magnificence. Join your guide in the city of Caen, transported by train from Paris for this private tour. Enjoy breakfast followed by a short tour of Caen before heading to Mont-Saint-Michel in a private minivan. Post-tour, savor some calvados and sausage in a nearby village and board your evening train back to Paris.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please specify any dietary requirements at time of booking
- Price is per car with a maximum of 6 people per booking
- Tour Guide and Driver will wear a mask and/or a safety shield and virus safety shield is installed in the Van
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
